7 Summer Picnic Recipes for Dysphagia Diets

Assortment of dysphagia-friendly picnic recipes

Celebrate summer in the best way—with a picnic! Conjure up memories of a popular summer pastime with these refreshing dysphagia-friendly recipes.

  • Dysphagia-friendly lemonade and iced tea

    Lemonade & Tea

    No longer just reserved for the golf course, enjoy this refreshing classic combining two perennial favorites—iced tea and lemonade! Meets IDDSI Levels 2 or 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly strawberry lemonade

    Strawberry Lemonade

    A refreshing summer sipper packed with flavor! Meets IDDSI Levels 2 or 3.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly Mexican street corn

    Mexican Street Corn

    Also known as elote, our street corn recipe features authentic Mexican flavors and meets IDDSI Levels 4-7!

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  • Dysphagia-friendly hot dog and bun

    Beef Hot Dog

    With versions available for Level 4 and Levels 5-7, this dysphagia-friendly take on an American summer classic will be a crowd-pleaser.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly mini lemon loaves

    Mini Lemon Loaf

    Enjoy a pleasant pop of flavor with these zesty loaves that meet IDDSI Levels 4-7.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly strawberry shortcake

    Strawberry Shortcake

    Make this seasonal palate cleanser the perfect end to your picnic! Meets IDDSI Levels 4-7.

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  • Dysphagia-friendly orange dream ice pops

    Orange Dream Ice Pops

    This refreshing class will keep you cool during the summer months while invoking some serious feelings of nostalgia. Enjoy versions for IDDSI Levels 2 and 3.

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